8 Healthy Japanese Dishes You Need to Try

Did you know that Japanese women have the longest life expectancy (at 87 years) of anyone in the world? It's long been attributed to their healthy diets. And in a large March 2016 study, researchers found that adults who adhered to Japanese dietary guidelines — a balanced diet consisting mostly of whole grains, veggies, beans, fruit, oils, nuts, seeds, and fish — had a lower risk of death from all causes and heart disease in particular compared to adults who did not follow the guidelines.

Of course there are many ways to make sure your meals are nutritionally balanced, but when the recipes are this easy (and gorgeous!), why wouldn't you give them a try?

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Teriyaki Salmon Bowl

Teriyaki Salmon Bowl

With homemade sauce and a whole lot of veggies, this salmon dish is full of nutrients.